Fire Chief Wamsley: Preserve 4.9 GHZ for Public Safety
By James Careless According to the US Census Bureau, Rock Springs, Wyoming is a town of about 23,000 people. It covers about 19.6 square miles of high desert environment and…
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Boosting School Safety Through Funding, FirstNet Technology
By James Careless According to CNN, there have been at least 12 school shootings as of February 16, 2024. Seven people were killed and at least 19 injured. Nine attacks…
Versatile FirstNet deployables for any scenario
By Harry Markley, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority When you think of FirstNet deployables, you might think of traditional SatCOLTs, but the fleet is more than just…
Kansas uses cutting-edge technology to enhance 911 services
Michele Abbott, Scott Ekberg, and Sherry Massey of the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council — the organization overseeing the delivery of 911 services and strategies for future enhancements in the state…
While State And Local Budgets Experience A Squeeze, Siyata Mobile Provides Police With Affordable And Modern Communication Technology
By Doug Clark Now, several years after the pandemic, many state and local governments are expected by many to experience budget cuts. In 2023, President Biden rescinded approximately $30 billion…
The game-changing benefits of push-to-talk for the fire service
By Gary McCarraher, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Consider the “art of the possible” when thinking about how FirstNet can enhance your existing communications. FirstNet can support…
3 highlights from the updated FirstNet Authority Emergency Management Guide
By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority The FirstNet Authority Emergency Management Guide was developed by experts in FirstNet solutions and emergency management operations to help public safety…
FirstNet Board Member McDevitt Aims for ‘Stronger, Faster’ Network for Public Safety
By First Responder Network Authority First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board member Sean McDevitt knows telecommunications. With more than 30 years of experience in information technology and telecommunications, Sean’s life’s work…
5 ways to leverage FirstNet for EMS
By Jon Olson, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) EMS is at the nexus of public safety and healthcare — a position that carries many responsibilities…
WFCA’s Confidential Recruiting Process Good for Fire Departments and Chiefs
Finding the right person to be your chief isn’t easy, while applying for a new chief position when
you’ve already got a job can make life difficult for everyone. This is why the Western Fire Chiefs
Association (WFCA) offers the service of finding the best candidates discretely and giving you a
choice.
Three keys to success for FirstNet 3.0
Written by Joe Wassel / FirstNet Authority We set a high bar for excellence at the First Responder Network Authority. That’s because our work supports public safety. Lives depend on it….
Public Safety Broadband 4.9GHz Spectrum – A Look at the Opposition
By Staff Writer As many of you know, there is a group opposing the 4.9 reallocation that appears to be financed and supported by the utilities industry, Verizon, and T-Mobile….
California FirstNet Users Give the FirstNet Authority Honest Feedback
Today, 475 communities across California rely on FirstNet. In September, the FirstNet Authority team hosted a California FirstNet User Summit in Sacramento to get feedback from some of these users. Engagement with…
ECCs prepare for the expected — and unexpected — with FirstNet
The Super Bowl. A Category 5 hurricane. A global pandemic. What do these all have in common? They have a major effect on communities — but happen rarely. In the…
Siyata Mobile’s Rapid Kit: Enhancing Emergency Communication And Preparedness
In the midst of emergencies, the unpredictable nature of these dire situations truly becomes apparent. It is precisely during heart-stopping moments, like a tornado or school shooting, that the importance of communication reaches peak importance. The ability to exchange vital information swiftly and seamlessly becomes the ultimate lifeline, enabling emergency response teams to coordinate their efforts, make critical decisions on the fly and navigate through the challenging terrain of unforeseen circumstances. Siyata Mobile Inc. understands this, and its Rapid Kit offers a bundled solution that ensures seamless connectivity and rapid communication during emergencies.